If you're looking to follow in the footsteps of Amanda Holden and Alan Carr by buying a property in Italy, there are a few key things you need to know in advance. The celebrity pair were seen buying an older property in Tuscany and renovating it as part of the second series of their BBC One TV show, Amanda and Alan's Italian Job.

Whether you want to embark on a full-scale renovation or skip straight to sitting on your own completed patio in the Tuscan sun, overseas property expert Simon Conn explains what you need to know before you buy.